Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) with strands in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Fire Engineering | |
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Qualification Type | Diploma | |
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Level | 6 | |
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Credits | 240 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the engineering industry with engineering technicians specialised in civil, electrical, electronics, mechanical, or fire engineering.
Graduates will be capable of operating at an engineering technician level scope of practice as outlined by the Dublin Accord (International Engineering Alliance, 2002). Graduates will be able to implement proven engineering techniques and procedures to solve practical engineering problems. They apply safe systems of work and contribute to the design, development, manufacture, commissioning, operation and maintenance of products, processes and services. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Perform technical operations to the standards, ethical and professional responsibilities required by the engineering profession. - Work collaboratively in team environments to solve engineering problems. Graduates of the Civil Engineering strand will also be able to: - Apply engineering theory and practice when working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the specialist field of civil engineering. - Apply civil engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions and to implement these decisions. - Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems including knowledge of limits of work relevant to the specialist field of civil engineering. Graduates of the Electrical Engineering strand will also be able to: - Apply engineering theory to practice when working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the specialist field of electrical engineering. - Apply electrical engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions and to implement these decisions. - Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems including knowledge of limits of work relevant to the specialist field of electrical engineering. Graduates of the Electronics Engineering strand will also be able to: - Apply engineering theory and practice when working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the specialist field of electronics engineering. - Apply electronic engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions and to implement these decisions. - Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems including knowledge of limits of work relevant to the specialist field of electronics engineering. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering strand will also be able to: - Apply engineering theory and practice when working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the specialist field of mechanical engineering. - Apply mechanical engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions and to implement these decisions. - Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems including knowledge of limits of work relevant to the specialist field of mechanical engineering. Graduates of the Fire Engineering strand will also be able to: - Apply engineering theory and practice when working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to the specialist field of fire engineering. - Apply fire engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions and to implement these decisions. - Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering problems including knowledge of limits relevant to the specialist field of fire engineering. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) may be able to study towards a technologist degree such as a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, or a professional engineering qualification such as a Bachelor of Engineering.
Graduates employed within the industry, may complete the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering Practice [Ref: 1714] (NZDEP), which builds upon the academic learning gained in the NZDE, and can enable graduates to become a Chartered Member (Engineering Technician) and gain Affiliate Membership of Engineering New Zealand (ENZ) and/or apply to the Engineering Associates Registration Board (EARB) to become a Registered Engineering Associate (REA). |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Education Organisation | 17 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |
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Developed By | Vocational Engineering Education New Zealand Incorporated | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 2612 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2015-09-28 15:47:53.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2021-07-26 09:28:24.0 | |
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Next Review | 2031-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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